Telus is bringing a new energy equity program to Ontario designed to help seniors and low-income families lower their monthly power bills. Dubbed SmartEnergy for Good, the program provides eligible households with smart home technology at a subsidized cost to track and reduce electricity consumption.
Participants in the program receive a professional installation of a smart thermostat and two energy-monitoring plugs. These tools allow users to automate their home temperature and shut off power to unused devices, which Telus says can lead to energy savings of up to 15 per cent. The expansion follows the company’s existing Connecting for Good initiatives that target affordability for vulnerable Canadians. Normally, SmartEnergy costs $12 per month.
“Telus SmartEnergy for Good provides families challenged by affordability concerns and in need of a helping hand, with powerful tools to manage their energy consumption and lower their monthly bills, while reducing their carbon footprint,” said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO of Telus, in a statement to iPhone in Canada on Monday.
The program is currently open to qualifying Ontario residents, including youth aging out of government care and seniors on fixed incomes. Beyond the hardware, Telus will also plant four trees annually for every household enrolled in the program as part of its environmental commitments.
While the launch is currently limited to Ontario, the company plans to expand the program to other provinces later this year.
Telus SmartEnergy is also being used in the City of Penticton in BC by residents as part of a partnership from late 2024.
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